National Board member Karen Hughes shares two resources for engaging and talking with others about reparations. I facilitate Rep Gen monthly virtual house meetings where the “reparations curious” gather to learn about our “reparations in action” approach and how we all can advance the broader reparations movement. Each meeting ends with calls to action. The first is always keep learning...
In this exclusive interview with members of Black Wealth Builders Fund, we learn how this organization is making reparations a reality in the difficult housing market of California. 1. How would you describe your group’s philosophy or approach to reparations? As a church that is part of the progressive United Church of Christ, we consider...
The work of RepGen would not be possible without the generous support of our many contributors, and one of those monthly contributors is Ben Bouwman. For the past six years, Ben has served as a faith leader at Walnut Hill Mennonite Church in Goshen, Indiana. As a pastor of the Mennonite faith, Ben is passionate...
Genealogy Corner with Kellie Farrish Reparation Generation believes that racial healing requires an honest and careful understanding of the past. The exploration of genealogy offers a profound avenue for healing within the African American community, particularly in addressing the deep-seated wounds of historical trauma. The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry featured an article titled “Conceptualizing Healing Through the African American Experience...
Announcing HORT 3.0 – A New Phase of Action Toward Repair!
We are thrilled to announce that the third iteration of our Home Ownership Reparative Transfer program is here.
Our program both addresses America’s racial wealth gap and generates a sense of stability, place and belonging for recipients.
HORT provides one-time $25,000 Reparative Transfers and homebuyer mentorship to Black Descendants of Enslaved People in the U.S. purchasing a primary residence in Metro Detroit.
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